Epiploic appendices, first described in 1543 by Vesalius, are fatty structures which are attached through the length of the colon and consisted of visceral peritoneum. Epiploic appendicitis is an uncommon and self-limiting disease. In this report, we aimed to present two patients with epiploic appendicitis.
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- * The paper emphasizes the need for awareness of this condition to avoid unnecessary surgeries and complications, promoting better patient outcomes.
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